Aircraft Exterior Detailing
Professional EPA-compliant dry wash, degrease, and surface protection across Chicago. Our waterless, rinseless wash technology eliminates runoff and is safe for all aircraft surfaces at DuPage (DPA), Chicago Executive (PWK), Midway (MDW), O'Hare (ORD), Aurora (ARR), Waukegan (UGN), and Gary/Chicago (GYY).
Choose Your Exterior Service Level
Two service tiers designed for different operational needs. Both use our EPA-compliant rinseless wash process — advanced encapsulating chemistry that produces zero runoff and is fully hangar-safe.
Exterior Wash
Express Wash
Essential exterior care focused on high-visibility areas. Ideal for regular maintenance between comprehensive details or quick turnaround requirements.
What's Included
- Rinseless wash: nose, windshield, leading edges (wings + engine inlets)
- Degrease visible leaks and spots
- Wipe access doors, luggage doors, and panels (fingerprints/smudges)
- Final inspection + photos
Not Included (Available Separately)
- Full fuselage wash
- Belly degrease
- Landing gear detail
- Wax/sealant application
- Brightwork polishing
- High stabilizers (quote lift separately)
Full Exterior Detail
Wash + Degrease + Protect
Complete exterior restoration covering every surface from nose to tail. Includes full degreasing, landing gear care, and protective sealant application.
What's Included
- Everything in Exterior Wash, PLUS:
- Full fuselage wash (top-down, front-to-back)
- Complete wing wash (top, bottom, flaps)
- Belly degrease: spray, wipe with ONR towel, follow with dry towel
- Engine degrease (exhaust & APU area)
- Landing gear cleaning + tire dressing (satin finish, not on tread)
- DA polisher for stubborn grease buildup
- Sealant application (Jescar Power Lock or equivalent)
Not Included (Available Separately)
- De-ice boot treatment (available as add-on)
- Brightwork polishing (separate service)
- Advanced surface restoration (separate service)
- Ceramic coating (separate service)
- Acid-based wheel cleaners on landing gear
Exterior Add-On Services
Enhance your exterior service with these specialized treatments.
Standalone Degrease
Targeted degreasing for belly, landing gear, exhaust, and APU areas. Includes DA polisher with finishing pad for stubborn buildup.
Most common reason aircraft get called in. Before/after belly photos are high-value client touchpoint.
Brightwork Metal Polishing
Metal polish on bare leading edges with proper taping of painted surfaces. Complete wash/degrease after to remove polish residue.
High labor intensity. Kicks up residue — must wash after.
Window Restoration
Acrylic polishing with DA, orange pad, and 3D One compound for improved clarity and visibility.
NEVER on coated windows. Check printed edge restrictions. Extreme caution on pressurized windows.
De-Ice Boot Refurbishment
De-ice boot conditioning using P&S Prep & Seal. Maintains boot flexibility and appearance.
For turboprops and applicable jets with rubber boots.
Aviation Safety Protocols
Our exterior detailing adheres to strict aviation safety standards:
- EPA-compliant dry wash — zero water runoff, zero storm-drain risk
- NEVER pressure wash — rinseless wash ONLY
- Static ports, sensor holes, antennas, de-ice openings cannot be flooded
- NEVER use acid-based wheel cleaners on landing gear
- Distilled/deionized water only when needed — eliminates mineral deposits and water spots
- All equipment secured on ramp — jet blast blows unsecured items into engines
- FOD sweep and tool count after every job
Exterior Detailing at Your Airport
Mobile service available at your hangar or FBO
Ready for a Showroom Finish?
Get your custom exterior detailing quote today. Professional aircraft wash and protection on the ramp or in the hangar.
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